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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Myspace, afros, twists...and More!!

Not too long ago for some super random, strange reason, I remembered Myspace! Forgot ALL about that website, and me having a long lost profile on it. With some playing around of email-password combos I was able to login. Boy oh boy was I entertained for about 15 minutes! On my profile are a ton of pictures that go back a few years.

One of the things that stood out to me was how my hair has changed over time and how often. I rediscovered pictures of me with a relaxer, during my FIRST try at transitioning, after my BC (big chop), with braid extensions, with hair tracks, etc. It took me about three tries before I actually stuck with being chemical-free. Saying no to a relaxer was definitely not the easiest thing I've done. Now, there's no turning back for me =^_^= Enjoy!

My first couple attempts at transitioning:

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I remember this hurting SO much to comb!! I had no clue how to manage my transitioning hair. That ultimately sent me back to a relaxer.

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At the beginning I found it easier to maintain my do' by blow drying and straightening it. I do NOT suggest that if your ultimate goal is to have healthier hair!

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Love roller-sets!! If I had a hooded drier I'd wear them more often.

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Reasons I like Roller-Sets:﻿

It's a SET style, so it'll last longer than a style usually would

You can set your hair by air drying

Even though your hair's "set" there's still versatility in styles you can wear

If you do visit a salon they're usually very inexpensive to get

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Comb twists (coils), or finger twists is another great style! A different look with similar pros of roller-set styles.

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Protective Styles:

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Two Strand Twists curled with rollers

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Single Braid extensions that a friend did for me back in the dorm days

Corn Row Braids with hair extensions. The hanging braids can be twisted into a bun at the neck for a different look.

Christmas with Scrappy!!!
Senegalese Twists with hair extensions that were curled with hot water

Pros of Protective Styles:

They help minimize breakage that your hair might incur from daily wear

Usually can be worn for a long period of time

With braid extensions I was still able to wash/condition my hair regularly

Easier to just "get up and go"

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The last point mentioned might be one of my favs! I like to just get up and go...get as many winks in as I can . This is why wash and go's are at the top of my list for hairstyles!

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My 24th bday party I believe

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NERD Concert!!!!!!

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Wash n Go Fro

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Side View

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Front Row of a N*E*R*D concert

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A very spontaneous shot! Was helping a photog out at an event.

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Night out with my girl! Good times!!

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Big bro and I!! Wash and go with short locs.

﻿For the most part, wash and go's are preferred by me, because of what they simply are. In and out, but still looking good! There are a number of different ways that I go about doing my wash and go's.

Keep an eye out for that posting and others in the near future! ^_~" Don't forget to follow me for updates. I also LOVE feedback, thoughts, advice, etc., so keep it coming and thank you!!! *MUAH*